NFL POWER RANKINGS: Here's Where Every Team Stands Going Into Week Four

Although the replacement ref fiasco has seized the NFL by the throat, there was actual football played this weekend with field goals and fumbles and all that.There were some wacky finishes too. The Titans, Raiders, and Seahawks all pulled upsets, and the 49ers, Packers, Patriots, Eagles and Steelers all went down in flames.

Our power rankings saw a huge shake up as a result, with three new teams in the top five.

A win against a top-12 team from the week before (aka, a playoff team): up 1 spot

Covering the point spread: up 1 spot

A 3-0 record: up 2 spots

A 0-3 record: down 2 spots

1. Atlanta Falcons (#2 last week): Beat the Chargers

Record: 3-0

Biggest thing we learned this week: The defence isn't just improved, it's a legitimately solid unit. They held a Chargers team that put up crazy numbers in the first two weeks to just a field goal.

2. Houston Texans (#7 last week): Beat the Broncos

Record: 3-0

Biggest thing we learned this week: Last year was no fluke. Denver was their first real test, and they absolutely dominated that game for three quarters until Peyton Manning made a run at them late.

3. Baltimore Ravens (#6 last week): Beat the Patriots

Record: 2-1

Biggest thing we learned this week: Joe Flacco has some weapons on the perimeter. The Ravens have historically been a very between-the-tackles team. But with Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones, they have too guys who thrive on the outside and can stretch the defence.

4. San Francisco 49ers (#1 last week): Lost to the Vikings

Record: 2-1

Biggest thing we learned this week: They aren't a come-from-behind team. Alex Smith does many things well, but stretching the field and throwing the ball against a defence that knows what's coming is not one of them.

5. New England Patriots (#4 last week): Lost to the Ravens

Record: 1-2

Biggest thing we learned this week: The offence has significantly less punch without Aaron Hernandez. Defenses can key in on Gronkowski, and there's not really anyone else than can single-handedly make a big play for New England.

6. Green Bay Packers (#5 last week): Lost to the Seahawks

Record: 1-2*

Biggest thing we learned this week: Beyond the replacement ref situation, the offensive line is a fiasco. This is the second-straight week they've struggled to move the ball.

7. Philadelphia Eagles (#3 last week): Lost to the Cardinals

Record: 2-1

Biggest thing we learned this week: The offensive line is a huge issue. They lost their centre for the season in Week 2, and last week Mike Vick got hit 20 times.

8. New York Jets (#10 last week): Beat the Dolphins

Record: 2-1

Biggest thing we learned this week: It's going to be a rough go without Darrelle Revis. Miami was able to move the ball with ease.

9. Arizona Cardinals (#16 last week): Beat the Eagles

Record: 3-0

Biggest thing we learned this week: They're hard to beat when they get big plays on special teams. In the last two weeks, they've blocked a punt, forced a fumble on a punt return, and scored a 95-yard fumble for a touchdown.

10. New York Giants (#12 last week): Beat the Panthers

11. Dallas Cowboys (#11 last week): Beat the Bucs

Biggest thing we learned this week: They'll go as far as Romo takes him. The offence hasn't truly clicked since week one, and Romo turned it over three times this week.

12. Pittsburgh Steelers (#8 last week): Lost to the Raiders

Record: 1-2

Biggest thing we learned this week: That defence may be old, but the players are still integral to the system. Troy Polamalu and James Harrison were both out of that game, and the Raiders had their best offensive game of the year.

13. Chicago Bears (#14 last week): Beat the Rams

Record: 2-1

Biggest thing we learned this week: Jay Cutler is really good when he's not throwing picks and yelling at his teammates.

14. San Diego Chargers (#9 last week): Lost to the Falcons

Record: 2-1

Biggest thing we learned this week: They beat up on terrible competition, and got a reality check against a elite team that can move the ball.

15. Detroit Lions (#13 last week): Lost to the Titans

Record: 1-2

Biggest thing we learned this week: They're lack of running game is a killer. They were up big on Tennessee, but couldn't burn off the clock.

16. Seattle Seahawks (#21 last week): Beat the Packers

Record: 2-1*

Biggest thing we learned this week: The defensive front is fantastic against teams that can't run. Their pass rushers are elite.

17. Carolina Panthers (#15 last week): Lost to the Giants

Record: 1-2

Biggest thing we learned this week: The pass defence is still a huge issue.

18. Cincinnati Bengals (#20 last week): Beat the Redskins

Record: 2-1

Biggest thing we learned this week: We said this last week, but WHAT THE HECK is going on with the defence. It was great last year, and they once again gave up 30+ to the Redskins.

19. Washington Redskins (#18 last week): Lost to the Bengals

Record: 1-2

Biggest thing we learned this week: They aren't going to be able to stop people after two of their best defenders -- Brian Orakpo and Adam Carriker -- went down with injuries last week. Cincy piled on points.